First zoo trip of the year 1-12-10

We had a great time. we were above the inversion, there wasn't any wind, and it was relatively warm for January in Utah. We love to got his time of year because there are animals that are really active this time of year, that you never see in the summer becasue it is too hot. The efrican animals were even out(they are usually inside in the winter) for a little while. They were all active. The baby elephant is so stinking cute. The mom pooped on its head because it wouldn't move and it was the highlight of the trip for the kids. The rhino's were fighting(claiming territory). The monkeys were so active and excited to see people that they were doing all kinds of tricks. The baby chimp was are fav. that day. The red panda was walkig around and the cheetah was sitting where we could see it(never happens). Liv loved the reptile house(all the kids do), she could have stayed in there for ever. She kept squatting down to look at the "babies" she said. konnor loved being outside and doing something different. We usually go to museums and lots of stuff while the big kids are off track, but he can't really do any of the hands on things, so I thought we would be so bored, but this trip really helped. The kids(no the boys) loved playing in the snow as we walked. No one complained of cold or bordem, it was a great day. The best part of the day was that my nephew and the girl I babysit wanted to push Konnor and Oliva and so I didn't have to push up the hills(especailly the last one on the way out when you are tired! It was great!!)